Joseph Spafford to Mary Jane Spafford

Item Description

Title: Joseph Spafford to Mary Jane Spafford

Author

Spafford, Joseph, 1837-1866

Recipient

Spafford, Mary Jane

Source Document

Extent: 6 pages

Date Created: October 30, 1861

Description

October 30, 1861. Topics include the postponement of a review of the Army of the Potomac, the numerous regiments at Camp Griffin, Virginia, a prediction of a move to Vienna after a naval strike, requests for stocking yarn, sealing wax and two sealing stamps, a daguerreotype photographer to travel with the regiment, mentions pay, the need to purchase shoes, going to the sutler for butter, general health of the men, praises the surgeon,